REHOBOTH - Eugene Bettencourt, husband of the late Lucy (Desmarais) Bettencourt, died on Jan. 16, 2010, with his family by his side.
He was 92.
Born in Rehoboth, on May 27, 1917, he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary (Oliveira) Bettencourt.
Mr. Bettencount was raised and educated in Rehoboth, and resided there until his recent move to Attleboro, where he spent his final days.
Employed by the Hasbro Toy Company for many years, he retired in 1982.
He was a communicant of the former St. Peter's Church in Dighton.
In his spare time, Mr. Bettencourt enjoyed hunting.
Survivors include three sons, Eugene Bettencourt of Attleboro, David A. Bettencourt of Rehoboth, and Paul G. Bettencourt, also of Rehoboth; two daughters, Rosemary Baggson of Clinton, Missouri, and Theresa Weeks of South Attleboro; thirty-four grandchildren; fifty-three great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton, on Friday, Jan. 22nd at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Nicholas of Myra Church, North Dighton at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Somerset.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 21st from 5 to 8 pm.
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